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Cynthia Jones Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Cynthia Smith Jones, who transitioned on October 26, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late TSgt. John L. Smith and Mrs. Edith Monroe Smith, as well as the cherished wife of Dr. Carl E. Jones.

Public visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Palmer Memorial Chapel, located at 304 South Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 325 West Fulton Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 29159. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park, located at 224 Cains Mills Road, Sumter, SC 29154.

For details regarding funeral arrangements, please visit www.PalmerMemorialChapel.com.
Published by The Times and Democrat on Nov. 8, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Cynthia Jones

Nov

8

Service

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Palmer Memorial Chapel

304 South Main St., Sumter, SC 29150

Nov

9

Service

2:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Sumter

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304 South Main Street P.O. Box 2127, Sumter, SC 29150

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Dr. Sarah Thomas

Earlier today

My sincere condolences to the family. A life well lived. May her memory be a blessing.

Shelley Davis

November 3, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the family. This is a pic of the last time I saw Cynthia at SCSU homecoming.

Sandra Faulk

November 1, 2025

Jones Family ~ ~ ~ My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Brenda Vanley

October 31, 2025

Cousin Carl it is with our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family at this most difficult time in the loss of your wife. You have so many memories to cherish and know God has you and the family in his loving care.
Love,
The Vanley & May Families (Children of Chester and Victoria Alford)

Hope King Randall

October 31, 2025

My condolences to Dr. Carl Jones! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tenecia Banks

October 31, 2025

Cynthia's life well lived speaks for her. During her time here on earth she represented Jesus so extremely well. I believe that God is pleased and now she is resting in peace in eternity in heaven. May God comfort the family with His peace.

Love,
Tenecia (Leneau) Banks

LaTasha Thomas and Thomas Family

October 30, 2025

Oh Cynthia my beloved church member and mentor. We will sorely miss you and your loving smile. I will hold your memory close to my heart. All my love and support to your family and loved ones. Lakita was my first piano student and you were my our biggest cheerleader in everything we ventured on to accomplish in life. I´m saddened that you have left this early home and I´m sure you will be cheering for us in your new heavenly mansion. God bless you all forever and evermore. Amen.

Amanda Dukes

October 30, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Jones was a kind soul with such a love for helping others. I truly enjoyed getting to know her and working with her through the years. She will definitely be missed.

Vicky Jones

October 30, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dorothy Gadson

October 29, 2025

Sending my condolences to the Jones and Smith family. Cynthia will truly be missed. She was like a sister to me. I am truly going to miss my friend that I loved dearly.

Juanita Johnson

October 29, 2025

I´m truly sorry to hear of the loss of a great person. She had a true love for children, and she will be missed by us all.

Stephanie Green

October 29, 2025

God has called one of his children home to rest. Eventhough it saddens our hearts only God knows what is best.
We have worked with "Cynt" for many years and had a very good relationship. But what made it special was the Sisterhood outside of the workplace.
One of her proudest accomplishments was when she became a mother and had her handsome son "CJ" whom she dearly loved. Cynthia and "CJ" faithfully attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Orangeburg eventhough they were not members.
Cynthia's beautiful smile, energetic spirit, loving and caring characteristics will truly be missed.
Be encouraged the Jones and Smith family as you hold unto the wonderful memories of your loved one Dr. Cynthia Smith Jones.
Prayerfully yours,
Jackie Anderson and Stephanie Green

Tanya L Jones

October 28, 2025

I'm so saddened by the passing of my Aunt Cynthia. Even though she married my uncle, she sure treated me like her own biological niece. She had such a sweet, calming spirit about her, and will be sorely missed. Take your eternal rest, Aunt Cynthia.

Keshia Bellamy-Jones

October 28, 2025

I can't imagine the pain you're going through right now, but please know I'm thinking of you and sending you love and strength." Cynthia was such a sweet soul and always showed me love since the day we met. She will surely be missed.

Mary Ann " Kathy" Evans

October 27, 2025

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Cynthia! Sending prayers to all!
Mary Ann Evans

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